Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities...
Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities across industries in Eastern Europe, with the latest regional and country-level analysis and market statistics.
2023 saw sweet spreads register a static sales performance in retail volume terms and this stagnant growth trend was mainly the result of declining consumer demand for chocolate spreads, a category that has fallen foul of the mounting consumer…
2023 saw sauces, dips and condiments subject to a complex matrix of different trends, some of which derived from the ongoing war in Ukraine, while others were simply a reflection of the general consumer trends that were in effect before the onset of…
As a result of inflation, many low- to middle-income Czech consumers have been discouraged from dining at foodservice establishments, leading to a concomitant increase in home cooking. This is positively impacting demand for, and therefore sales of,…
The growing popularity of international cuisine is contributing to the growth of sauces, dips, and condiments in 2023. Mexican and Asian culinary trends are gaining ground rapidly, and consumers are seeking out a widening variety of products from a…
Products inspired by oriental cuisine continue to attract consumer attention in 2023, supported by expanding specialised shelf space at retail stores. Product innovation is also a significant factor, with K-Asia product line extensions from Kaufland…
Volume growth of sauces, dips and condiments has slowed slightly in 2023, but remains healthy as consumers look for more affordable options. Serbians are spending less time at home as they visit foodservice outlets more frequently, and are keen to…
The decreases in retail volume sales of sauces, dips and condiments in 2022 and 2023 owed much to the lifting of Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in March 2022. This was underpinned by the return to eating out and out-of-home social, leisure and…
In the first half of 2023, sauces, dips, and condiments witnessed significant growth. A key factor contributing to this trend was the introduction of numerous innovative products that redefined traditional offerings, appealing to the increasingly…
Inflation continues to have an impact on sauces, dips and condiments in 2023, with both constant value and volume sales expected to fall. With consumers being increasingly price sensitive, there is a degree of trading down. For instance, the high…
Inflation continues to have an impact on sauces, dips and condiments in 2023. While there is expected to be double-digit current value growth, constant value growth is expected to be minimal, with inflation cutting into profit margins. Volume growth…